The Castle ward sits at the heart of Swansea in Wales, centred on the historic site of Swansea Castle and taking in the city centre, the Maritime Quarter and parts of the waterfront regeneration at SA1. It mixes civic and commercial uses - shops, council buildings and theatres - with cultural attractions such as the National Waterfront Museum, the Dylan Thomas Centre and the long-established Swansea Museum.
Economically and socially it’s a lively, diverse area with students, commuters and visitors drawn to marina-side dining, the nightlife around Wind Street and ongoing redevelopment projects; historically the ward reflects Swansea’s industrial port and “Copperopolis” past, a heritage that still influences the streetscape and local identity.
Postcode districts covering Castle
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 0.3 miles
- Tonypandy 21.1 miles
- Bridgend 18.2 miles
- Llanelli 9 miles
- Llanelli Rural 10.8 miles
- Neath 6.1 miles
- Coity Higher 18.2 miles
- Briton Ferry 5.3 miles
- Aberdare 21.8 miles
- Aberdare East 22.7 miles
- Aberdare West 21.7 miles
- Ammanford 11.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Swansea Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Townhill Parish 0.6 miles
- Uplands Parish 0.9 miles
- Cwmbwrla Parish 1.1 miles
- Landore Parish 1.1 miles
- Waterfront Ward 1.3 miles
- St. Thomas Ward 1.3 miles
- Sketty Parish 1.9 miles
- Cockett Ward 1.9 miles
- Penderry Parish 2.1 miles
- Bonymaen Parish 2.2 miles
- Bôn-y-maen Ward 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Castle
SA1 1JH, SA1 1DG, SA1 6UX, SA1 3SY, SA1 3TT, SA1 4BG, SA1 3AF, SA1 1EP, SA1 6JQ … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 30.4 miles
- Bristol Airport 55.5 miles
- Swansea Railway Station 0.4 miles
- Llansamlet Railway Station 3.8 miles
Hotels in Castle Ad
- Cwtsh Hostel 4
- The Grand Hotel 3
- Dolphin SA1
- Delta Hotels Swansea 4
- Premier Inn Swansea City Centre 3
- Host & Stay | Oxford Street House
- The Dragon Hotel 4
- Travelodge Swansea Central 3
Schools in Castle
- Christchurch Church in Wales Primary
- St Helen's Primary School Primary
- St Josephs Cathedral Primary School Primary
- Terrace Road Primary School Primary
- Waun Wen School Primary
Local points of interest
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 0.6 miles
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 1.6 miles
- The Egypt Center Museum 1.6 miles
- Afan Lido Stadium 6.6 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 6.7 miles
- The Gnoll Stadium 7 miles
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 9.5 miles
- Llanelli FC Stadium 9.5 miles
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 14.5 miles
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 14.5 miles
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 17.3 miles
- Towyn Burrows Hill 17.3 miles